100 SHEEP DISEASES. 



2. Red Water. 



Sanguineous ascites. 



This ailment is due to feeding frosty turnips or 

 other watery roots that have been frozen. 



Symptoms: In the morning, upon going out to 

 feed the animals, several sheep will be found to 

 have no appetite. The breathing will be labored, 

 and considerable bloat is present. A swelling is 

 often noticed under the lower jaw and the under 

 side of the neck. Constipation is followed by a 

 profuse diarrhea. The clinical picture greatly re- 

 sembles poisoning. 



Treatment: The chances for recovery depend 

 on how long the disorder has been present. If 

 the animal is anemic, young and delicate, the pros- 

 pects for successful treatment are not good. A 

 complete change of quarters, food and water is 

 recommended. The following may be tried: 



B 



Fer. chlorid Si 



Oleum lini q. s. ad sviii 



M. Sig. Give tablespoonful once daily. 



3. Pining. 



This disease is not found in this country. It 

 occurs in England, where many plants are found 

 that have a tendency to constipate. The onset of 

 this disease is very insidious; it runs a course of 

 from a week to a month and ends fatally. 



Symptoms: The wool becomes harsh; the eyes 

 dull; the mucous membranes pale, and towards 



